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The ship was very comfortable overall

Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean
Rating
Written by
S.walkrer
Sailed as
Group
Published
Independence of the Seas

This cruise was booked on basis of 2 ports of call that did not happen, Corsica & Sardinia, they were substituted by Toulon & Villefranche.

These ports were a way out of town, with little in the way of transport available.

The ship in general was good.

There seemed to be a shortage of sunbeds (according to ship staff) who were not helpful in obtaining sunbeds.

The Windjammer buffet breakfast appeared to be very iggledy/piggledy in layout of food ie bacon on 1 island counter with grilled eggs on a different counter! We had a stateroom on deck 8 overlooking the Royal Parade, the room was large in comparison to Princess & P&O ships we have cruised before, special mention being 2 settee’s and large kingsize bed, bed very comfortable.

Bathroom again larger than previous ships we have travelled.

Entertainment was good and varied.

Be warned certain shops/outlets ie Ben & Gerry’s were chargeable extras.

Drink prices I believed were reasonable.

Dining room staff very welcoming, special mention to “Rauldo” & “Danni” waiters on table 108.

Overall experience of ship was good but my preference was for smaller ship cruising.

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